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Gothic Breastplate
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A breastplate is an element of armor that protects the chest and abdomen; it would have been worn with a now missing backplate. Nuremburg was one of the chief armor production centers and gained international renown; armor produced there was exported throughout Europe. It was not a coincidence that Nuremburg was known for its armor. The ore available in the region made Nuremburg an iron producing center close to the raw material needed to make a better quality and reliable product.
| Artist / Maker | Germany |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1540 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany |
| Medium | steel |
| Dimensions | Overall: 32.4 x 31.4 cm (12 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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